Poor sleep in older adults linked to higher risk of dementia, early death, study suggests
Poor sleep in older adults was linked to an increased risk of developing dementia and early death from any cause, according to new research.
Poor sleep in older adults was linked to an increased risk of developing dementia and early death from any cause, according to new research.
Medicaid enrollment reaches record high during COVID-19 pandemic
A record 80.5 million Americans were enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP by January 2021 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, government data shows.
A record 80.5 million Americans were enrolled in Medicaid or CHIP by January 2021 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, government data shows.
Covered California offers health care to some for as low as $1 a month thanks to federal funds
This is a game changer for hundreds of thousands of underserved Californians to get better health outcomes, nearly for free.
This is a game changer for hundreds of thousands of underserved Californians to get better health outcomes, nearly for free.
'Friends' star James Michael Tyler details prostate cancer battle
The actor played Gunther on the beloved comedy series
The actor played Gunther on the beloved comedy series
NBA injury report lists Suns' Chris Paul 'out' for Game 2 of West Finals vs. LA Clippers
The NBA injury report lists Chris Paul as "out" for tomorrow's Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.
The NBA injury report lists Chris Paul as "out" for tomorrow's Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.
Unpaid rent: State lawmakers looking for deal to protect renters from evictions
Assemblymember David Chiu says right now billions of dollars are still available to make sure that landlords get paid and renters can remain where they are.
Assemblymember David Chiu says right now billions of dollars are still available to make sure that landlords get paid and renters can remain where they are.
Daily COVID-19 deaths in US hit lowest point since early pandemic
The U.S. is reaching a pair of encouraging milestones as the COVID-19 pandemic’s grip on the nation continues to loosen. COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have dipped below 300 a day for the first time since the outbreak's early days in March 2020.
The U.S. is reaching a pair of encouraging milestones as the COVID-19 pandemic’s grip on the nation continues to loosen. COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have dipped below 300 a day for the first time since the outbreak's early days in March 2020.
Bay Area celebrates first weekend since state reopening
The weekend after Tuesday June 15, the day the state officially reopened, was filled with busy streets, businesses regaining customers, and a glimpse of what life was like pre-pandemic.
The weekend after Tuesday June 15, the day the state officially reopened, was filled with busy streets, businesses regaining customers, and a glimpse of what life was like pre-pandemic.
All kids should be screened for potential heart-related issues, AAP says
All kids should be screened for conditions that can lead to cardiac arrest or death, even if they don’t play sports, the American Academy of Pediatrics now says.
All kids should be screened for conditions that can lead to cardiac arrest or death, even if they don’t play sports, the American Academy of Pediatrics now says.
US extends travel restrictions at Canada, Mexico borders through July 21
The U.S. extended restrictions with Canada and Mexico land borders on non-essential travel through July 21 amid the ongoing effort to limit COVID-19.
The U.S. extended restrictions with Canada and Mexico land borders on non-essential travel through July 21 amid the ongoing effort to limit COVID-19.
Stimulus, unemployment checks help child support debt collection hit new high in California
Several fathers who owe tens of thousands in child support debt shared letters they had received from the state instead of their $1,200 stimulus checks. The letters said the checks had been intercepted on behalf of the Department of Child Support Services.
Several fathers who owe tens of thousands in child support debt shared letters they had received from the state instead of their $1,200 stimulus checks. The letters said the checks had been intercepted on behalf of the Department of Child Support Services.
Sperm count not affected by COVID-19 vaccine, study finds
A new study suggests that the Pfizer/BionNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines do not decrease or harm male fertility.
A new study suggests that the Pfizer/BionNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines do not decrease or harm male fertility.
American Canyon's free StoryWalk event helps families as they emerge from the pandemic
Friday marks the celebration of the first weekend after California's reopening and a kick-off to summer in American Canyon. A nonprofit's new event is promoting health and literacy.
Friday marks the celebration of the first weekend after California's reopening and a kick-off to summer in American Canyon. A nonprofit's new event is promoting health and literacy.
Americans lost 5.5 million collective years of life to COVID-19, Pew says
A recent report from the Pew Research Center found that COVID-19 accounted for more lost years of life among Americans than all accidental deaths combined in 2020.
A recent report from the Pew Research Center found that COVID-19 accounted for more lost years of life among Americans than all accidental deaths combined in 2020.
Biden announces 300 million COVID-19 shots given in 150 days
The White House says President Joe Biden will announce 300 million COVID-19 shots have been administered in the 150 days since he took office on Jan. 20.
The White House says President Joe Biden will announce 300 million COVID-19 shots have been administered in the 150 days since he took office on Jan. 20.
Palestinians call off 1M dose COVID-19 vaccine exchange with Israel
The Palestinian Authority called off an agreement whereby Israel would transfer 1M doses of vaccines to it in exchange for the same later this year.
The Palestinian Authority called off an agreement whereby Israel would transfer 1M doses of vaccines to it in exchange for the same later this year.
Delta variant expected to become dominant US strain, CDC says
The delta variant first detected in India will likely become the dominant U.S. strain, the CDC director said — who stressed vaccination to stay protected.
The delta variant first detected in India will likely become the dominant U.S. strain, the CDC director said — who stressed vaccination to stay protected.
California allows digital record of coronavirus vaccination
The state’s public health and technology departments said the tool will allow Californians to access their record from the state’s immunization registry.
The state’s public health and technology departments said the tool will allow Californians to access their record from the state’s immunization registry.
Tokyo Olympics: Japan’s top medical adviser says 'no fans' safest
Japan’s top medical adviser said the safest way to hold the Tokyo Olympics is without fans, seeming to put him at odds with organizers.
Japan’s top medical adviser said the safest way to hold the Tokyo Olympics is without fans, seeming to put him at odds with organizers.
U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan locked down amid huge COVID-19 surge
The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan is locking down because of a massive spike in coronavirus cases among employees. The embassy is ordering staffers into virtual isolation to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan is locking down because of a massive spike in coronavirus cases among employees. The embassy is ordering staffers into virtual isolation to prevent the spread of COVID-19.